Best Whole-body MRI Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Dr. Kanticha Thammagul is a general practitioner at PrimeCare Bangkok. She focuses on longevity health and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Thammagul earned her medical degree from Ramathibodi Hospital at Mahidol University. She is currently researching anti-aging and regenerative medicine at Dhurakij Pundit University.

• Specializes in diagnostic laparoscopy and comprehensive health screenings.
• Performs executive check-ups, hormone management, and preventive testing.
• Treats patients at a facility with referral links to Bumrungrad Hospital.
• Provides bilingual care for international patients in English and Thai.

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is a radiologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in diagnostic radiology, teleradiology, and interventional radiology. Dr. Aksoy previously held an Assistant Professorship at the Istanbul University Radiology Department. He has contributed to 13 medical congresses with numerous oral and written presentations.

• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the International Society of Radiology.
• Holds certifications from the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like angiography, CT scans, and biopsies.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Oktay Karadeniz is a radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He is a member of the American College of Radiology. His clinical focus includes musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and oncologic imaging. Dr. Karadeniz also specializes in neuroradiology. He works at a hospital affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds memberships in the International and European Societies for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
• Expert in performing brain MRI, whole-body MRI, and complex CT scans.
• Part of a medical center ranked among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek.
• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the Turkish Radiology Society.

Dr. Rahib Hasanov is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a prestigious observership program at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas. Dr. Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology using immunotherapy and targeted therapies. He treats a wide range of conditions including gastrointestinal, breast, and lung cancers.

• Expertise includes targeted therapies and novel agents for stage 4 cancers.
• Treats complex urogenital system tumors, including prostate and ovarian cancers.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, a center treating 250,000 patients annually.
• Member of the Turkish medical community with international training in the US.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Ege Sinan Torun is a rheumatologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has over a decade of clinical experience at Istanbul University. Dr. Torun focuses on internal medicine, immunology, and rheumatology. He also conducts research in hematology and nephrology. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

• Specializes in treating complex conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including whole-body MRI and bone density scans.
• Provides medication therapy for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
• Holds a Ph.D. and serves as a research assistant at Istanbul University.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a family medicine specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has treated patients across eight different medical institutions since starting her career. Dr. Peksen focuses on medical check-ups and diagnostic screenings for adults and children. She is currently pursuing a degree in health management to support clinical leadership.

• Specializes in male, female, and pediatric check-up programs.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsies.
• Conducts screenings for tumor markers and oncological health assessments.
• Practices at a university hospital featuring 33 specialized medical departments.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 2022

Certifications

Certification of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine from The American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)

Certification of Nutritional Wellness from The American

Naturopathic Certification Board (ANCB)

Clinical Focus

General disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as wellness care

Languages spoken: Thai and English